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[PTS]

Imagine if we didn't use nice tables and/or mint chips!?!

WHERE IS A MOD TO BAN THIS GUY!!!!

 

[WedgeRock]

A few posts back someone mentioned a spill at their first game using a new setup. This is kind of my fear. right now I have a cheap $150 table topper. I like the look and idea of getting a nice table however my concern is spills. I prefer to use a cheap table and not worry about it. If I have a nice table worth $1,500 I will be kinda pissed if someone spills beer on it.... thoughts?

Solution

 

[David O]

You can always put signs up

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Or in Spanish

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[BGinGA]

Closed-cell table foam combined with treated speed-cloth and marine vinyl rails = #spillswipeupcleanandeasy. No issues whatsoever, even with careless drunkards.

 

[Poker Zombie]

A few posts back someone mentioned a spill at their first game using a new setup. This is kind of my fear. right now I have a cheap $150 table topper. I like the look and idea of getting a nice table however my concern is spills. I prefer to use a cheap table and not worry about it. If I have a nice table worth $1,500 I will be kinda pissed if someone spills beer on it.... thoughts?

Insurance: Scotchguard is wonderful. I have seen zero loss of dealing efficiency on my any of my tables. I have one surface that is speedcloth, one that is velveteen, and one that is moleskin (think suede).

Prevention: Cupholders. I prefer slide-under so each player can place them exactly where they want, but opinions vary. Some prefer side carts to hold drinks. Again, opinions vary, but the idea is the same - take some action to prevent spills from happening. My seating cards specify "No food at the tables". Drinks are less worrisome than a spaghetti or a mustard stain. I make a variety of kick-ass chicken wings. I never make them for poker night because I don't want greasy fingers at the table. Once, someone else brought a wing platter to share. I broke out a large box of handy-wipes. Mrs Zombie offered the box to every player. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Plan: I am always stunned by the number of hosts that do not plan for the eventual spill when they allow drinking at their table. We keep two lint-free towels in our room for instant access if a spill occurs. They are in reach of the table, so nobody even has to really get up. I might not even need the Scotchguard because the spill is getting mopped up just as quickly as it hit the table. Don't wait for a glass of wine to be spilled, then try to figure out where the closest towel is that won't get you linched by your wife because you used it to sop up a glass of Shiraz. Hope for the best, but plan for the worst.

Acceptance: The worst and best thing that happens to a new car is it's first ding/chip/scratch. After that, the rest don't really matter. Someday, someone will get a stain past the Insurance/Prevention/Plan defense. It could be day one, but it will most likely be far down the road, when you have become complacent and less vigil. You may even be ready for a new table.

 

[WedgeRock]

Plan: I am always stunned by the number of hosts that do not plan for the eventual spill when they allow drinking at their table. We keep two lint-free towels in our room for instant access if a spill occurs. They are in reach of the table, so nobody even has to really get up. I might not even need the Scotchguard because the spill is getting mopped up just as quickly as it hit the table. Don't wait for a glass of wine to be spilled, then try to figure out where the closest towel is that won't get you linched by your wife because you used it to sop up a glass of Shiraz. Hope for the best, but plan for the worst.

(y) :thumbsup:

 

[Lemonzest]

Thanks for all the feedback!

Food is not really a concern as we usually take a break for dinner and don't have much food at the table. At the most a cold slice of pizza and most people are reasonable.

It is natural that shit will indeed happen as the night wears on and people are 3-4 drinks in. I assume any good table I get will have cup holders (good suggestion).

Also true that the first spill will probably be annoying and then after that it will just be normal life.... Time to start saving up I guess!

 

[RichMahogany]

Great time last night at @ruskba's birthday tourney!! Never played with these BCCs before, and I must say I think they are pretty damn awesome!!! Love the weight and feel!! Seem heavier than the other BCCs I've handled (or maybe I'm just crazy).

Took 2nd with 5 bounty chips... lost heads up to a busted flush draw (we both flopped 4 clubs), hit the straight on the river... I had the low-end to his high-end... and I had the higher club that didn't get to the flush. Oh well!

Thanks, @ruskba! You run a tight ship!!!

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Wow. Beautiful chips. Great to see them in play. Damn, do I miss em.

 

[k9dr]

Trying out the mixed game dice for tonight's .25/.50 mixed game

 

[jazzV3]

Insurance: Scotchguard is wonderful. I have seen zero loss of dealing efficiency on my any of my tables. I have one surface that is speedcloth, one that is velveteen, and one that is moleskin (think suede).

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Even better than Scotchguard for felt or speedcloth. I used this on new felt and did a test spill...
Red wine just glided across the surface. (y) :thumbsup:

https://www.amazon.com/303-30616CSR-Upholstery-Protector-Repellent/dp/B0000AY69N

 

[WedgeRock]

Trying out the mixed game dice for tonight's .25/.50 mixed game

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Group buy?

 

[detroitdad]

Trying out the mixed game dice for tonight's .25/.50 mixed game

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Do you roll the die for every hand? or per orbit?

 

[k9dr]

Group buy?

I ordered the blank dice on eBay from China - 81 cents + free shipping. The plan was to etch or wood burn the games onto the faces, but labels seemed far easier.

 

[k9dr]

Do you roll the die for every hand? or per orbit?

Could do either way, but I prefer per orbit.

 

[detroitdad]

Could do either way, but I prefer per orbit.

same here.

 

[72o]

I ordered the blank dice on eBay from China - 81 cents + free shipping. The plan was to etch or wood burn the games onto the faces, but labels seemed far easier.

I wonder if @PokerChipsDesign would be interested in this service? His etching/engraving capabilities are phenomenal.

Edit: I guess he already does this!
http://empirestudio.fr/en/custom-made/special-items/

 

[One Eyed Dollar]

The custom die makes me think of the cool customizeable dice that Lego created for their board games. You could have a bunch of tiles with stickers of different games on them, and then build your own custom game die for the night with 6 tiles of your choice. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, check this out:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Creationary-Game-Replace-Die-Dice-from-set-3844-/182392127181

They roll really well too.

 

[justsomedude]

The custom die makes me think of the cool customizeable dice that Lego created for their board games. You could have a bunch of tiles with stickers of different games on them, and then build your own custom game die for the night with 6 tiles of your choice. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, check this out:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Creationary-Game-Replace-Die-Dice-from-set-3844-/182392127181

They roll really well too.

I'm making one for @nitzilla.

All six sides will say "NLHE."

 

[nitzilla]

I'm making one for @nitzilla.

All six sides will say "NLHE."

 

[WedgeRock]

Do you roll the die for every hand? or per orbit?

From here, I can literally hear the gears turning in @detroitdad's head.

 

[WedgeRock]

I wonder if @PokerChipsDesign would be interested in this service? His etching/engraving capabilities are phenomenal.

Edit: I guess he already does this!
http://empirestudio.fr/en/custom-made/special-items/

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So @detroitdad, are you going to contact them, or should I?

A die has the added bonus of replacing the Hi/Lo lammer too!

 

[AfterTheFact]

Up $265 on Mondays game using Sahara CIC's

 

[Poker Zombie]

So @detroitdad, are you going to contact them, or should I?

A die has the added bonus of replacing the Hi/Lo lammer too!

Please... Bill would need a dodecahedron, or else he would get bored.

 

[detroitdad]

Up $265 on Mondays game using Sahara CIC's

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Might be my favorite CIC's.

 

[kmccormick100]

I was hoping my crew would like the BJs... oh well :/

 

[Poker Zombie]

I was hoping my crew would like the BJs... oh well :/
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They disliked them, or they simply didn't notice them?

 

[kmccormick100]

They disliked them, or they simply didn't notice them?

They didn’t like how hard they are to shuffle

 

[upNdown]

They didn’t like how hard they are to shuffle

I've been waiting for the "I busted out my new Bud Jones V7's and my crew loves them" post. And waiting. And waiting.

 

[Poker Zombie]

Just got mine. Unfortunately, they won't get any play until next April at the earliest.

 

[kmccormick100]

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I've been waiting for the "I busted out my new Bud Jones V7's and my crew loves them" post. And waiting. And waiting.

One player did really like the bright colors though!